This griddle plate from Netherton Foundry is made of thick black iron and retains heat exceptionally well, able to withstand high temperatures for extended periods (think sourdough bread). Suitable on the hob, barbeque, or in the oven, they are heavy-duty, durable, and, most importantly, versatile. Use them asplanchas for charring and searing burgers, or as…
Mauviel’s M’CookBrange outperforms standard stainless steel saucepans by miles. It has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no adhesive agent in it that slightly weakens its power. Unlike a lot of saucepans which…
Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional blades, which grate ingredients without bruising and tearing them. This multi-purpose fine grater is fitted with a comfortable soft-grip handle, as well as a no-slip rubber base that lets you stand it up at an angle over a plate or cutting board. Perhaps the…
There is a good reason so many chefs idolise copper: It conducts heat impeccably. In chef-speak, that means quickly and evenly, responding to changes in temperature in an instant. But because copper does not naturally attach to magnetic induction hobs, it takes a bit of expert engineering to make induction-friendly copper work’and Mauviel, with their…
Kinto’s Ceramic Lab range balances orderly, neat design with the warm patterns of sandstone native to the Nagasaki prefecture of Japan, where it is manufactured. Many transformations occur in this unique porcelain, which is ultra-sensitive to temperature and humidity when firing. This results in a speckled, ‘scorched’-looking pattern called ‘yo-hen’. The natural unevenness of this…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has…
Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
Due to their unique spun iron construction, Netherton Foundry pans are ideal for high-heat searing, everyday cooking in the oven or on the hob, and everything in between, all without straining your wrists. Black iron is highly magnetic, thus induction hob’friendly. This versatile two-handled frying pan is perfect for oven-to-table cooking, especially when pre-searing is…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting, reacting to acidic foods,…
Founded in 1946 in the American state of Minnesota, where most of their goods are still produced, Nordic Ware rose to fame when a national prize-winning cake was made in one of their bundt pans. This loaf tin combines a straightforward rectangular shape with their bundt tin’s star-like ridges. The pan is made of high-quality…